This week we’re saddlin’ up and hittin’ the trail with not one, but TWO mighty fine dies—Frontier and Craftsman! These die designs are like trusty trail companions, ready to turn your photos into bold, adventurous layouts that feel straight out of the wide-open West.
Whether you’re wranglin’ mountain views, rounding up family snapshots, or herding those vacation photos into place, these dies make it easy to frame your memories in a way that’s downright show-stopping.
And let me tell ya — our Design Team has outdone themselves again! Their pages are packed with inspiration, from prairies full of
flowers to trails lined with mountain lakes. You’ll find so many clever ways to use Frontier’s strong, diamond-shaped centers and Craftsman’s intricate quilt-like patterns.
So if you've had enough of my cheezy "cowgirl talk" grab your grid paper, dust off your boots, and ride along with us—it’s time to blaze a new trail in your
scrapbooking!
Have a you're-worth-it week!
Tami Potter
Layout Above Features: 12x12 Pumpkin Pie Grid Paper, Frontier Die, Layering Die Bundle Colored A-L through E-L, and the Basic Die Bundle A-E & 1" Grid - Colored. Pattern paper from Simple Stories™.
🌄 Saddle Up for Scrapbooking – Go West with the Frontier Die!
"Exploring Banff 2025" by Jodi Benson - Pattern #228
Dies needed to create this look:
Frontier
Layering Die Bundle Colored A-L through E-L
Basic Die Bundle A-E & 1" Grid - Colored
Howdy, friend —
Ain’t nothin’ like hittin’ the trail, feelin’ the wind in your hair, and takin’ in God’s country with folks you love. But once the dust settles and the boots come off… how do you hold on to those golden moments?
That’s where Mosaic Moments rides in to save the day.
Take a gander at Jodi’s
“Exploring Banff 2025” layout. She used fourFrontier die cuts to wrangle a whole herd of photos from one unforgettable adventure. Like a trusty campfire, that center photo shines bright—drawin’ your eye in and tellin’ the heart of the story. It’s the perfect way to honor the spirit of your journey.
The Frontier Die ain’t just a pretty piece of steel—it’s your storytelling sidekick. It helps you round up all those wild, beautiful memories and bring ‘em together in a way that’s powerful and personal. With every cut, you’re not just scrapbooking… you’re memorializin’ your trail.
So if your heart’s full of adventure and your camera roll is overflowin’, it’s high time you saddle up with the Frontier Die. ‘Cause memories this rich deserve more than just a dusty corner of your phone—they belong in a layout that’ll stand the test of time.
Layout Above Features:12x12 Forest Grid
Paper. Pattern paper from Bella Blvd™ and stickers from Simples Stories™.
"Richmond Temple Spring Visit" by Jodi Benson - Pattern #100
Dies needed to create this look:
Craftsman
Layering Die Bundle Colored A-L through E-L
Basic Die Bundle A-E & 1" Grid - Colored
Well now, partner—when it comes to wranglin’ up a fine layout, color is your lasso.
Jodi’s springtime page shows just how powerful a good color story with the Craftsman Die can be. She paired soft blue, white, and green mats
with a bold blue background—like wide-open prairies under a clear Western sky. Then she tipped her hat to the flowers in her photos with patterned papers full of bright blossoms. And those gold triangle-filled spots in the Craftsman Dies? They’re the sun on the horizon.
It’s like
watchin’ wildflowers bloom along the trail—each hue workin’ together to paint a bigger picture. The colors don’t just decorate the page—they set the mood of your story, makin’ every memory feel alive again.
So next time you saddle up with the Craftsman Die, don’t just think about the photos—think about the colors ridin’ alongside ‘em. With the right papers and mats, you’ll create a layout that’s as rich and harmonious as a sunset over the canyon.
Layout Above Features:12x12 Prussian Blue Grid Paper. Pattern paper from Jen Hadfield™.
Frontier Trails: Blazin’ New Paths for Your Layouts
A Bit of Flair The Mosaic Moments Craftsman die series is a total game-changer when it comes to filling those tricky "inbetween" spots on your pages! This set is the ...
Every good trail ride has a rhythm—boots hittin’ the ground, horses trottin’ steady, hearts beatin’ in time.
Paije’s layout with the Craftsman Dies captures that same steady cadence. Those 1x1 Craftsman cuts, paired with the 1x1 photo pattern, create a rhythm across the page that keeps your eye movin’—like a song carried on the wind.
The design’s
balanced as a cowboy’s stance—big photos anchor the page while the smaller squares add detail, texture, and story. Paije even wrangled up close-ups of the petroglyphs to fill her dies, lettin’ the ancient artwork ride right alongside the sweeping desert trails.
And the colors?
Well, they echo the land itself—warm rusts, soft sage, and stone-gray tones—just like the canyon walls and desert brush. It all works together, makin’ the layout feel like you’re walkin’ the trail yourself, takin’ in every sight along the way.
So if you’re lookin’ to bring rhythm,
balance, and a little frontier grit to your pages, the Craftsman Dies are the tool to hitch your wagon to.
Layout Above Features:12x12 Cloves Grid Paper from the Harvest Collection. Pattern paper from Basic Grey™.
Now partner, every good trail tale starts with the right snapshots—and Jodi’s Grayson Highlands layout shows you just how it’s done.
She didn’t just point and shoot; she thought like a storyteller. Horses grazin’ in the field, hikers makin’ their way,
wide-open landscapes—each photo adds a piece to the bigger picture.
When you’re out on the trail (or anywhere, really), snap more than you think you’ll need. That’s a good Mosaic Moments habit—give yourself a whole corral of choices so you can pick the best ones for your layout.
Then, when it’s time to design, balance those shots across your page—sometimes straight across, sometimes on a diagonal. Jodi did just that, usin’ similar photos with small but noticeable differences. It keeps things steady but still mighty interestin’, like a cowboy’s campfire song with a few surprise verses.
Vary your distances, too—get up close for the details, step back for the grand view, and don’t be afraid to try unusual angles. Sometimes the best story’s told from the side of the trail or with your boots in the creek. And always keep your eye on what’s truly interestin’—like Jodi’s wild horses—so the heart of your adventure shines through.
The dies are your trusty sidekick here, the Frontier die in particular. Use ‘em to frame that focal photo, the one that carries the soul of your story, and let the rest of your pictures ride alongside to support it.
So don’t fret if you’re just gettin’ started—any greenhorn can learn this craft. With a little practice and a heap of photos, you’ll be tellin’ your stories on the grid in no time. Saddle up, start snappin’, and let your photos do the talkin’.
Layout Above Features:12x12 Pumpkin Pie Grid Paper. Pattern paper from Simple Stories™.
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